Melissa Broder’s Pen Pal # 1

In her last posts, Melissa Broder conducted a “Jewish vs. Goyish litmus test” for the year in review, shared the ...

Special Shabbatot

Sabbath services throughout the year highlight upcoming holidays.

Leil Purim: A Kurdish Jewish Women’s Holiday

Imitating Queen Esther, Kurdish Jewish women used to bathe in the river on Purim night.

Did Esther and Ruth Break the Glass Ceiling? A Debate

Meesh: Back then, in biblical times, the ceiling was not glass, and I don’t think Esther or Ruth made any attempt ...

Judaism on Prostitution

Most traditional Jewish sources condemn trafficking and prostitution, but some of the messages are mixed.

Confronting An Absence

Both Parashat Tetzaveh and the Book of Esther are missing some central characters.

Contemporary Activism to Save Agunot

An activist for agunot traces her development from demonstrator to promoter of prenuptial agreements that help protect women in the event of a divorce.

Increasing Purim’s Joy

Purim is coming and the inhabitants of my house are giddy with anticipation. It has long been a favorite holiday ...